Real Estate
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Forced air furnace without safety shutoff switchJul 29, 2019 9:00 am - Q. I read about a man who changed the filter in his furnace and didn't fasten the cover on the filter compartment. As a result, he reportedly died of carbon monoxide poi...
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June showers bring July weeds; diligence will pay offJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - April showers may bring May flowers, but the record rainfall in June brought lots of weeds to our gardens in July. Weeds are opportunistic, taking advantage of any chanc...
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West Dundee eyeing next steps to redevelop former Supermart siteJul 29, 2019 5:30 am - More than a decade after taking control of a downtown riverfront building, West Dundee officials are contemplating their next steps for facilitating the site's revitaliz...
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Suburban towns struggle to repurpose vacant, failed shopping mallsJul 29, 2019 5:30 am - Huntley is the latest suburban community struggling to repurpose a failed suburban shopping mall. Many others have tried, and some have succeeded in reviving once vibran...
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All American Reclaim opens Lake Barrington locationJul 29, 2019 1:00 am - What's billed as a major supplier of reclaimed wood has opened in Lake Barrington. All American Reclaim owner Andy Michaelis said Monday that a grand opening is planned...
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Cinnaholic Bakery wants to open north of Woodfield Mall in SchaumburgJul 29, 2019 1:00 am - Stores in Schaumburg's Woodfield Village Green Shopping Center should expect more foot traffic from their numerous restaurant neighbors if the newly proposed Cinnaholic ...
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Absentee real estate investmentJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. My son is interested in renting out his home, as he received a job offer in another state. Three years ago, I bought your book, "The Home Buyer's Kit," to help him. D...
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Radon levels in dispute but sellers are brokeJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I purchased out first home a short time ago. During the home inspection, the radon came in high. The sellers agreed to install a radon mitigation syste...
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Tips for bargain-hunting buyersJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - The United States was supposed to be heading toward a buyer's market for real estate in 2019. But many would-be homeowners are still confronting sticker shock, especiall...
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Disclosers for prospective purchasersJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - I have been receiving a lot of inquiries about the disclosures required to be provided to prospective purchasers under Section 22.1(a) of the Illinois Condominium Proper...